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Hospitality brand Hilton Worldwide has announced the opening of three new hotels in Turkey, which will make it the first operator in the country that will surpass 10,000 rooms operating and under development.

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The latest hotels in the development pipeline are in Antakya, Istanbul Zeytinburnu and Corlu.

Located in an unrivalled position next to the Church of St Peter as part of a new site housing an archeological museum, the Hilton Antakya will offer 200 guestrooms, three restaurant and bar options, a luxurious spa with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, as well as approximately 1,250 square metres of events space. It is expected to open in early 2014, following the signing of a franchise agreement with ASF Otelcilik ve Turizm Isl. Tic. Ltd. Sti.

Following the signing of a franchise agreement with Santeks Iplik ve Brode A.S, the Hilton Garden Inn Corlu will be located on the E-5 highway, which connects Corlu to Istanbul. Hilton Garden Inn Corlu will feature 129 guestrooms, a restaurant and bar, the brand's Pavilion Pantry Market, as well as approximately 600 square metres of events space. Guests will also benefit from complimentary Internet access and a 24-hour gym. Hilton Garden Inn Corlu is expected to open in early 2015.

Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Zeytinburnu will become the seventh Hampton by Hilton under development in Turkey and will occupy a prime location within close proximity to the old town, offering easy access to Ataturk Airport. The hotel will include 164 guestrooms, a work zone and snack bar, as well as free Internet access. It will be managed by Hilton Worldwide on behalf of Behcetogullari Otomotiv Ticaret Ltd. Sti, and is expected to open in early 2016.